Microsoft Support:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) 5.142 helps remove malicious software from computers running any of the following operating systems:
- Windows 11
- Windows Server 2022
- Windows 10
- Windows Server 2019
- Windows Server 2016
- Windows 8.1
- Windows Server 2012 R2
- Windows Server 2012
- Windows 7
This article contains information about how the tool differs from an antivirus or antimalware product, how you can download and run the tool, what happens when the tool finds malware, and tool release information. It also includes information for the administrators and advanced users, including information about supported command-line switches.
Notes:
- In compliance with the Microsoft Support Lifecycle policy, MSRT is no longer supported on Windows Vista and older platforms. For more information, go to Microsoft Support Lifecycle.
- If you are having problems in regards to an MSRT update within Windows Update, see Troubleshooting problems updating Windows 10.
- Starting in May 2025, the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is no longer supported on Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Read more:
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (KB890830)
Manual download:
- Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 32-bit
- Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool 64-bit
- KB890830 MSU file from Microsoft Update Catalog









